Battery packs using Li-ion require a mandatory protection circuit to assure safety under (almost) all circumstances. Governed by IEC 62133, the safety of Li-ion cell or packs begins by including some or all of the following safeguards. Built-in PTC (positive temperature coefficient) protects against current surges. CID (circuit interrupt device) opens the circuit at a […]

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